Hello and welcome to another episode of The River Foundation Podcast! We are back today with our friend, Abraham Fiseha, who previously told us about his life growing up in Ethiopia and how he first came to America. In the second installment of this two-part interview, Abraham explains how he started his Youth Impact program, how his wife's career supports his own, and where he hopes his program is headed. Abraham also shares some deeply personal and shocking stories about his own life and past that you won't want to miss.

Episode Highlights:

[0:35] We hear what Abraham first thought of Kentucky when he arrived.

[1:52] "If you can change the heart, the rest will change." Abraham explains the purpose behind Youth Impact, and recounts how it started.

[5:55] "There is a displacement… a lot of them end up on the street." Learn how Abraham's program in Ethiopia is able to support children during their formative years; the impact this has on their faith is immeasurable.

[8:25] "Who is he? Is he famous?" Abraham tells us a heart-wrenching story of a brother caring for his dying sibling.

[12:50] If you are impressed with Abraham's story, you'll want to hear his wife's. "You spend time with her, and you know what love is."

[14:51] "They are physically big guys, and they were so moved that they were in tears." An important relationship with the University of Kentucky Athletics develops.

[15:37] "I kind of suspected that this question would come…" Hear what Abraham has to say when Dan asks him if he has ever spent time in jail.

Episode Resources:

Youth Impact Ethiopia

Ethiopia Impact

Lalibela, Ethiopia